MARCH 2011
Hidden Treasures Haute Dates Spring Details À la Mode DIY Gentleman’s Club Sheer Tit-illation Real People, Real Style Spring Break Ideas FABulistas March Events
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thrifty finds:
accessories
Hidden Treasures Resale and thrift shops around the city. by Laura Marrinan
Minneapolis is a city full of diverse fashion and personality, but it’s sometimes difficult for a girl to keep her every changing style in check with ever diminishing wallet. Rather than filling your closet with cheap pieces you’re going to see on every other girl on the street, delve into these one of a kind stores and find irreplaceable items for next to nothing.
Blacklist Vintage
25 East 26th St Minneapolis, MN 55404 If you are a vintage dress addict this is definitely the place for you! Every piece has the decade it’s from marked right on the tag and they typically run for only about $25! What’s even better? No place in Minneapolis has a more extensive collection of eclectic hats and gaudy earrings.
Inside the retro boutique specializing in men’s and women’s clothing from the 1920’s through the 1980’s.
JUNE
3406 Lyndale Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55409 June makes buying one of a kind designer clothing exciting and economical. Sometimes used, but often brand new with the tags still attached. June carries Manolo Blahniks for $75, True Religion Jeans for $60 and Betsy Johnson cardigans for $40. They also have a collection of exclusive handmade hair clips full of feathers, sparkles, and rhinestones.
The stunning upscale clothing and accessories resale shop complete with chandeliers and bird cages.
The Lost & Found
2524 Nicollet Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55404
Outside the shop with great music (sometimes live!) clothes, shoes, magazines, records, and jewelry.
Not only does the Lost and Found have some dangerous deals that could send any shopaholic into a shopping frenzy, they also give away free rounds on their Terminator arcade game just for stopping in. From their quirky handmade earrings to their $1 bargain bathtubs, everywhere you turn in this resale store is a steal. The Lost and Found also has one of the largest selections of men’s resale clothes providing for a perfect date spot for any thrifty couple!
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Haute Dates Bachelors on Campus by Leslie Olson FASHION AND SEXUALITY HAVE A history of interconnectedness (Versace and Dolce & Gabbana come to mind). For us fashionistas who don’t make like Vogue Nippon Editor Anna Dello Russo and dump our lovers for extra closet space, the Bachelor section is a valuable part of FAB Magazine—we’ll be featuring some spectacular singles you readers would otherwise likely never discover, thanks to the geographical obstacle that is the University of Minnesota! Stay connected and stay FABulous. Photography by Kristen Holte
Matt
the rock climber
FABmag: Where are we most likely to find you on campus? Matt: My homework is mostly reading so I spend a lot of time in the libraries between classes. This also affords me a lot of good people watching. So, I usually post up in the corner with a book and peep out students as they walk by in the Walter Library common area, Wilson Library, or the basement of Coffman. Other than that, I am usually scrambling around East bank trying to get to class on time. FABmag: What are you most passionate about? Matt: Put plainly, I am obsessed with rock climbing. I was recently in my first climbing competition and there are many more to come. I was first exposed to rock climbing three or so years ago when I spent time in the Southwest, and I have been in love with it since. Currently, I climb mostly indoors because of the weather and the convenience, but in the summer I want to get out more. I climb at least three times a week. There are some weeks where I go every day. I don’t know what it is, but climbing is a total fixation. I could watch videos, look at pictures, read books, and talk about rock climbing forever. It keeps me excited, happy, in shape, and healthy. FABMag: What kind of clothing do you like to see on your date? Any LEAST favorite pieces? Matt: I like to see people who can pull off a lot of different looks. Moreover, I really enjoy it when women have a “look”. Or rather, I love to see women wearing a complete outfit that gives off some sort of feeling. This doesn’t mean piling on tons of layers that don’t match (I call that the “too-much-to-match” look) nor the “simply hip” look. Nevertheless, I do enjoy the monochromatic skirts with leggings combination (a winter favorite, which might be more of a guy thing than a style thing). My least favorite pieces are Chromes bags, jackets and hats with tons of patches stitched in, way too many layers to focus on (some people look like they went to the sale rack at Urban Outfitters and grabbed a bunch of items with their eyes closed), most t-shirts that you get for free from events and organizations, big jingly key rings hanging on a belt loop, and sunglasses that cover up 50% of a person’s face.
FABmag: Where are we most likely to find you on campus? Bradford: On campus you would find me in class, in the library or in Starbucks. I’m either taking notes, studying or increasing my caffeine intake to further my studying abilities. I occasionally reside at my apartment. FABMag: What do you consider the biggest dating faux pas? Bradford: I’m not sure if it’s a faux pas, but I find it sad when one party of the date is way more into it than the other. You need to get to know the other person. If it’s not a mutual attempt to learn about each other, it’s not a good date. I guess, that’s in terms of a first date, or early stages of dating. FABMag: What are three things that ensure a good weekend? Bradford: Three things would be: productivity, sleeping and comedy. I feel bad when my weekend goes by and I don’t get any work done, so productivity is very important. Usually I need to catch up on sleep, so that’s always a necessity. And stand-up comedy is something I have to do weekly, usually on the weekends. I literally get antsy if I haven’t performed within a week. FABmag: What are you most passionate about? Bradford: Aside from academics, I’m most passionate about stand-up comedy. It’s a hobby – like, I don’t see it as a career path for me anytime soon – but I view it as a sport, so it’s something I have to practice to keep getting better at. Therefore, I perform multiple times a week. I’m also always striving to have new material to practice. And I want to perform in different venues so I can push myself and make myself uncomfortable. I ultimately never want to get comfortable. If you get comfortable, you don’t advance. I aim to improve my stand-up on a weekly basis. FABmag: What does "style" mean to you? Bradford: I think style is weaving your personality into your wardrobe. For me, I’m a mixture of things, and I feel like that works into my clothing choice. Ultimately, I never want my personality to be dull, and I feel the same way about my style.
Bradford the comedian
Bear
the actor
Bear
FABmag: What does "style" mean to you? FABmag: What's your idea of a perfect first date? What about "date night" in a long-term relationship? Bear: A first date is the perfect time to really get to know someone. Dinner and a play (or a movie, if you're so inclined) but just really finding time, be it before or after the date, to find out everything you can about that person. As for a date during a long-term relationship, find something new and simple to do. Museums, hikes, cooking. My favorite dates have been picnics and kite flying. They're just simple and not really even dates.
Bear: When people say that they don't care how they look, I want to slap them into honesty. If we didn't care how we looked we'd all be naked all the time. Clothes are here for two reasons: covering our naughty bits and making us look good. I'll say it: I want to look good 24/7. Who knows when it's going to matter most? I'm not a sweatpants and t-shirt kind of guy. To me, style is looking your best in the moment. I may not always looks completely put together, but at least I'm wearing something that I would be PROUD to be seen in PUBLIC in. I'm looking at you men, in the backwards white flat brimmed baseball caps. Seriously, pull it together.
FABMag: What do you consider the biggest dating faux pas?
FABmag: Where are we most likely to find you on campus?
Bear: That guys have to be the one to make the first move. I'm really bad at that. Like REALLY bad. In all seriousness: girls, if out of the blue you show us that you want us, we'll be like putty in your hands.
Bear: I'm actually taking this semester off from classes and working full time in Uptown. I'm in the audition process right now for the U's BFA program starting next Fall. So I'm really not on campus all that much. If I am, it's in Middlebrook with friends or in Rarig seeing a show. Really, anywhere on West Bank. East Bank is a foreign world to me.
Style:
accessories
Spring Details 5 Spring Must Have Accessories. by Jenna Whitcomb IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! WE KNOW it doesn’t quite feel like it yet, (or maybe it does?-depending on the day!) but the new must have spring accessories are in. Ladies, feel great in your skin. Harness your confidence and get those second looks with these bold, expressive accessory statements. Discover your inner fabulista style. We all have one! Regardless of the slushy months before winter is officially over, stay true to your style and accent your figure with these 5 must haves. After all, you deserve it!
Patterned Tights Get the look: Urban Outfitters $12-15 found in a variety of designs and colors We think spring is here to stay when all of a sudden- boom! Foot of snow. Depressing, we know - but this doesn’t mean your fashion needs to be. Get the in-between look with a pair of shorts and patterned tights.
Feather Fancy
Feather hair extensions are a great and easy way to amp up your hairstyle. No dying, cutting, or adding artificial damage to your already luscious locks! Throw them in and be wowed by effortlessly cool feather locks. Get the look: Forever 21, $5.80
Fedora Get the look: Urban Outfitters $34
We think spring is here to stay when all of a sudden- boom! Foot of snow. Depressing, we know - but this doesn’t mean your fashion needs to be. Get the in-between look with a pair of shorts and patterned tights.
Scarf Headband This common hair accessory was seen on the runway by a variety of designers. Grab your favorite light scarf and work it as a headband. Wear it around the forehead for that indie look, or toss it around the hairline and tie it at the nape of your neck for the modern look. Don’t own a scarf? No worries there. Our wallets are skimpy so we think cheap.
Get the look: Forever 21 $8-15 http://www.instylewoman.com/tag/spring-2011-trends/
Get Wedged Need to dress up your look but want to stay balanced? This spring, the neutral toned wedge is the versatile way to go. Wear them by the pool during spring break, or with any outfit to make a statement and add appeal. Get the look: Heartbreakers $22
*Photos from respective retailer websites.
international:
french perspective
À la mode Black, neutrals, and heels by Stephanie Audette YOU KNOW THE COMMON STEREOtype that says the french are all really fashionable and wear tons of black? It’s actually not that far off the mark. Right on, in fact. The longer I live here, the more I find that my environment is rubbing off on me. I knew studying abroad for a year was bound to change me as a person, but who knew my wardrobe would follow suit? My suspicions of a gradual but noticeable shift in taste (when it comes to couture) were confirmed when one of the new spring semester students in the program complimented me on my “european” style. I’ve honestly never been more flattered, because to me European style means always looking put together, without trying too hard. That effortless, practically innate fashion sense all Europeans seem to be born with is something I have always envied.
Photo Credit: Garance Dore
Photo of Stephanie Audette
international:
french perspective
As I said before, regardless of the season, people here LOVE strutting their stuff in head to toe black. Neutrals in general—gray, tan, beige, camel--are worn a lot more, especially right now, but basic black is practically a religion in France. On a weekend trip to Paris in November, I brought a J. Crew, green pea coat along, thinking nothing of the bold color. I definitely got more attention than I bargained for, me, a splash of color, in a sea of blackclothed Parisians. While I have no problem making a bold statement (if a green pea coat even counts as bold), I eventually tired of my spot-me-a-mile away coat and traded it out for a black one when my family came to visit over the holidays. Now I have the coat to match my black wardrobe that has more than doubled in size since I first set foot on French soil back in the beginning of September. While it seems most people in Minnesota throw on a pair of Uggs before heading out the door, a lot more thought seems to go into footwear à la française. Every other store, on any given narrow, cobblestoned street, in just about any city in France, is a shoe store. Not to be dismissed as a mere, minor detail of the whole ensemble, shoes are often the defining factor that can pull a look together. All you have to do is walk past a high school in Montpellier to notice that even 15 year-old girls are dressed to the nines, sporting 4-inch heels on a daily basis.
Store Window in France. Stephanie Audette
Other frequently spotted trends include laceup booties, ankle boots in all varieties, and leather riding boots. Not surprisingly, I became the proud owner of two new pairs of boots (one black and one brown) barely a month into my stay here.
Skinny jeans have been “it” for a while running now, but the French take this trend to another level, giving a whole new meaning to the term skinny. Not a flare or boot cut in sight, popular stores like Zara and Mango sell every wash imaginable of the same, body hugging fit. One cut that seems to have made more of an impact overseas than back in the US is a skinny cut with low riding pockets, the hybrid of skinny and boyfriend fits. The reason for the widespread popularity of this particular variety of denim is surely the same that explains the legging/tights trend—perfect for tucking into a tall (or shorter) pair of boots.
Above: Stephanie Audette in Green Coat Below: Stylish girl on the streets of France
I know you are probably saying to yourself, people wear leggings in America too. Worn under shorts? Here, the answer is a resounding YES. Hugely popular this season, the shorts worn with leggings or tights look is one that the French are quite fond of at the moment. By far the most common take on this trend is a pair of denim, boyfriend fit shorts worn over black tights. No longer reserved for summer months, stores now offer shorts in heavier, richer, winter fabrics such as tweed or velvet. While shorts, even when combined with leggings, obviously can’t offer the same level of warmth as a pair of pants, this is the south of France, after all.
Rags to Riches Tshirt to Fringe Necklace from ...Love, Maegan
blogs: Do you DIY?
do-it-yourself
If you don’t, you need Supplies to start: And to help get you started, each - 2 Crew-neck t-shirts (printed tees rock too!) month we’ll be bringing you our favorite - Scissors fashion-related projects and DIY tutorials to the pages of the magazine. This month, we’re featuring this adorable t-shirt to fringe necklace tutorial via ...Love, Maegan at www. lovemaegan.com. In three simple steps, you can totally transform your old unworn tees into edgy accessories. Simple, cute, and totally free! Fashion just doesn’t get any better.
One Two How To: 1. Leaving the entire neckline intact, use scissors to remove the t-shirt back and sleeves. Make sure to keep the neckline attached --this is the foundation of your necklace! 2. Cut “fringes” into the remaining fabric. Go crazy! Your fringes can be as wide or narrow as you desire, and you can leave the shirt full-length or crop it for a shorter necklace. We love graduating fringe length for a fun, asymmetrical design like Maegan’s. 3. Pull finished necklace over your head! Style as desired.
Three
The Gentlemen’s Club
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Feeling down lately? Yeah, me too. I thought I was just being a depressing buzzkill until I really thought about it – What does winter in Minneapolis entail? Hmmm... Sporadic and massive snowfalls, harsh-ass winds, subzero weather, winter parking laws and consistently gray skies. Oh, and it lasts for months and months on end. Add up all of those with the fact that effing classes are in session even when it looks like the opening scene of The Empire Strikes Back outside and you have a pretty solid recipe for feelinglike-somebody-hit-you-with-a-car-every-dayfor-a-week. Bummer.
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Don’t Be a Fool FIRST IMPRESSIONS, FROM THE FIRST day of school to an interview, date, or social engagement, and whether we want to admit it to ourselves or not, haunt our souls. But like ghosts, they need to be confronted and released, because many times they can be deal breakers when we are looking for a job or someone to call our own. As a new student to the University of Minnesota and new resident to Minneapolis I find myself in too many first impression situations. I would never call myself as an expert, but what I have discovered from a thousand embarrassing first impressions is I def know what not to do. In other news… Breaking news at all costs unless adamant to the meeting DO NOT talk about politics. This is a clear no, no and we will leave it at that. Lights camera action… Make sure to always dress up and look and smell your best. Over dressing to an event is better than under dressing, you should look like Gucci not a second class hooker across from your local McD’s. Pick up a Women’s Vogue or Men’s GQ and start studying it because style does not just come with money or age you actually have to work at it. So ladies throw away those Ugg boots that were in style never- ago and gentlemen go make a disco ball with those unsightly Ed Harley Tshirts. Hatch out and become a dumb social butterfly… Not everyone you meet is going to be the most interesting person on the block to say the least; however you should get to know everyone in a group situation. Except Accept of course the annoying bitch, drunk off her ass and falling down the stairs…. Life is like a fortune cookie; you never know whom you could meet next so act interested even though you may not be.
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style lens:
bold classics
Sheer Tit-illation photography by Kristen Holte LOVELY SHEERS, LACE, AND MESH. Burlesque influences take stage this spring with bold looks that reveal and conceal in all the right places. Mix feminine glamour with harder accents for a refreshing twist that looks clean and classic, yet totally modern.
style lens:
bold classics
style lens:
bold classics
style lens:
bold classics
style lens:
bold classics
style lens:
bold classics
Styling: Kristen Holte Hair & Makeup: Joo Eun Yoo Kelsey Sultze Model: Lottie M. Anderson
fashion +
books
Real People, Real Style Inside the pages of Nylon Street View. by Summer Jackson
Nylon Street View Cover.
WHETHER YOU’RE A FASHIONISTA, passé de mode, or are simply interested in changing up your look, the NYLON Street View of 2010 has something for you. The street-style guide provides a unique look at urban fashion across the globe by profiling stylish individuals from New York, to Barcelona, to Tokyo and everywhere in between.
Readers are provided a brief history of each locale and through short, candid, interviews from each city’s respective dwellers, are able to find how the past has influenced today’s current styles. In doing so, both male and female readers are given a chance to discover not only what these stylish individuals have to say about their cities, but also how they feel that their locations are reflected in their personal style. Even if you feel you don’t “have what it takes” to be fashionable, NYLON Street View should assure you that it’s totally possible for anyone: the book serves as a street-smart style guide for those with any level of interest in fashion. Even better, many of the looks in this book can be easily replicated thanks to a list of each of the brands and websites mentioned in the interviews —perfect if you’re looking to do a bit of shopping! Whatever your situation, the take home point is that you shouldn’t be afraid to express yourself. NYLON Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Marvin Scott Jarrett says it best, “Fashion is a business, but street fashion can be an art.”
Photos from inside the book.
fashion & business:
events
Think you need to channel your inner LC and jet set to Cabo San Lucas for SB to truly enjoy it? Wrong! Yours truly, Minneapolis, Minnesota, has just enough to offer spring breakers-- maybe even more—minus that crazy plane ticket expense! Whether you want to relax, shop, exercise, dine, or enjoy the theatre, this day-by-day guide will show you exactly what the Twin Cities has to offer.
Acme Comedy Club Spring break: it’s finally here! You’re free. There’s only one thing to do to really set in this feeling—study! Just kidding. It’s Friday night, and it’s going to be a good night, at that. Drive on over to the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis to get your laugh on to comedian Drew Hastings. The comedy club has their own restaurant and bar, Sticks Restaurant, which offers Dinner & a Show packages. Hurry and get your tickets now, before they’re sold out! Tickets: $15-$30 612.338.6393 March 8-12th ( 8:00pm/10:30pm)
Photo Credit: http://ccinsider.comedycentral. com/2008/04/18/exlusive-interview-drew-hastingsremains-irked-in-ohio/
Acme Comedy Company Historic Itasca Building, 708 N. 1st St., MPLS
Wilde Pizza and Wine Every day of the week, excluding Fridays, this cozy little café tucked into NE Mpls has a night dedicated to two of the finest things in life: delicious homemade pizza and bottomless wine. Count me in. The café with a modern-Victorian vibe is named after the 19th Century playwright, Oscar Wilde, and is a destination that is always popping during the evening hours. Their lush Chesterfield couch is complimented by the authentic 1900s fireplace and is a great place to grab a bite to eat or sip a latte before a theater-appearance, a night on the town, or a cozy study ses. Any day of the week is a divine day for the Wilde Roast Café; make sure to check it out over your break! Photo Credit: wilderoastcafe.com
Wilde Roast Café 518 E. Hennepin Ave., MPLS
Guthrie Theater
www.guthrietheater.org
Johnathon Munby’s adaptation of the William Shakespeare play, The Winter’s Tale, is a perfect event to fill your evening with. Tragedy collides with comedy in the play located in downtown Minneapolis, home to gorgeous views of the Mississippi river from its observation deck. The theater also has a several upscale restaurants with sacred menus and drinks: Sea Change is a restaurant with sustainable values, the Level Fine Café has delicious pre-theater dining options in a casual environment, the Level Five Express offers quick snacks, coffee and sandwiches, and the Target Lounge is a great place for a cocktail after the show. Make sure to attend this showing that rivals Broadway in its talent and ambience. Tickets: $24-$64 Daily (ends March 27) Guthrie Theater – 818 S. 2nd St., MPLS
Adventures in Uptown
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This eclectic, vibrant, and beautiful sector of Uptown at Lake Street and Hennepin has everything and more: an independently owned movie theater, upscale and alternative shopping, coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants. Uptown is a great area of the city to explore with family and friends on a breezy spring day. By Lake Calhoun you can indulge in the city skyline, walk your dog, do some jogging, and then grab a bubble tea in the shopping district. The cross sections are home to a plethora of stores, including Everyday People, Heartbreakers, Opitz, and Urban Outfitters. Need a haircut or a much-deserved massage? Visit the Juut New Artists Academy that was awarded “Best Haircut” by Minnesota Monthly. The options are limitless, but one thing is mandatory: Check out Stella’s Fish café for phenomenal lobster nachos and great rooftop seating.
FABulistas “FABulistas” is FABmag’s monthly showcase featuring some of Minnesota’s most fashionable individuals. Want to see yourself here? Submit your outfit photos to fab.publication@gmail.com. We look for attractive photography, interesting outfits and above all, great personal style.
How do you describe your style?My style changes every year, but I usually keep it pretty laid-back, always comfortable, simple but contemporary. Do you have a fashion icon? I wouldn’t be able to pick one fashion icon- I like to take tips from different models usually to create a new look for my body. However I admire style from models: Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss, and Gemma Ward. What is your favorite trend this season? I’m just happy we’re progressively moving towards a more global style- grabbing looks from the European fashion work, a lot of their styles appear effortless. Love it. What are you looking forward to for the spring? I’m definitely expanding my collection of basic cotton skirts, there’s absolutely no reason not have at least five to choose from in your closet. How do you stay fashionable in MN winter? Scarves, scarves, and more scarves- I have an insane amount of diversely patterned, Middle-Eastern scarves that seem to spice up my outfits when the weather isn’t able to. What is one thing you cannot live without? I would die without a solid pair of skinny jeans or cords. What in your closet best describes your style? I’m going to say my oh-so-skinny grey corduroys. What is something you would never be caught dead wearing? Crocs. Where is your favorite place to shop? Oooh I would have a very different answers for this if I could; but for me lately I’ve been shopping at The Gap, and on a good day, Macy’s.
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Robyne Robinson photographed by Kate Iverson
Robyne Robinson From Prince music videos to government campaigns, Robyne Robinson is a women who is fearless in her career path.
Photo credit: http://www.mallofamerica.com/blog/about-2/
Tales of Fashion from MOA:
Jenn Hartley & Bridget Jewell
Most widely known for her award- winning journalism skills as a long time news anchor on Fox 9 news, this independent, enthusiastic, and driven women has certainly made her stamp on the fashion industry in her entrepreneur endeavors as well. Running between Minneapolis and Santa Fe, Robyne keeps busy as a jewelry designer for her own decadent jewelry line, ROX Minneapolis, that is heard to cater to the stars! Her precious pieces are sold all across the states and even throughout Europe and the Caribbean. Robyn’s efforts have rightfully been featured in Seventeen, Redbook, and The Tyra Banks Show, to name a few! Visit http://www.roxmpls.com/ for more info. Showcasing Robinson’s background, career path, and current projects, this event will cater to each and every fashionista interested in branching out and ruling the world, one necklace at a time.
What’s better than shopping at the biggest mall in America? Working for the biggest mall in America! The young and the successful, Jenn Hartley and Bridget Jewell, will share their experiences with working for the Mall of America, their educational background, and what they are up to now! One site worth checking out is these ladies’ blog for MOA, www.mallofamerica.com/blog/! It discusses everything from trends, celebrity spotting’s, and their personal favorites. Straight from the site, Jenn, MOA’s retail marketing coordinator, shares her obsession with Nordstrom, lululemon athletica, and wide leg denim jeans. The store’s PR coordinator, Bridget has taken a liking for Club Monaco, tunic sweaters, and booties, also according to their blog. Whether you’re an MOA-junkie, have your eye on a career in retail, or just want to learn more about these lovely ladies, this FAB event is definitely one worth attending!
Time: March 3rd, 5:30-6:30pm Location: STSS 117
Time: March 10th, 5:00-6:00pm Location: STSS 412
Operation Glass Slipper
Be someone’s fairy godmother Think back on your prom night--what made it special (besides your cute date)? The glitz and glam! Unfortunately some girls don’t have the privilege to attend prom night because of the extra expenses that dresses, shoes, and hair racks up. Enter: Operation Glass Slipper. For one day you could be someone’s “fairy godmother” by helping a girl pick out her favorite dress and heels, making her feel like a princess. The euphoric feeling of shopping is raised ten-fold when you can mix it with unlocking beauty, confidence and enabling someone to attend this capstone of high school life. Come be part of the magic of it all, and visit our website, www.fabmn.com, to sign up for volunteer dates this month!
Time: March 12th-13th Location: Mall of America
Upcoming More FAB Events:
• FAB Spring Show • Sak’s 5th Avenue Guest Speaker • End of Year Party/New Board Announcements • Spring Jam
FAB Fashion & Beats Monthly playlist
This month’s playlist is all about strong and sensual women artists. Listen to our playlist on the website! www.fabmn.com
March Artists: Kate Nash Lily Allen Hello Saferide Rie Sinclair Company of Thieves Meg & Dia Marina and the Diamonds
letters from the editors This month is about embracing yourself and everything you want to be for the world. Too often girls conform to expectations that are set by media, magazines, their friends, this campus, and this country. It may be a cliché concept, but when we really look at this process honestly and critically, it’s easy to see how often this process is a reality. And as much as we would all like to think we are above the cycle, the limitless influences around us can build subtle effects that stir in the undertones. But the way you look, think, and express everything you are about, should be a perfect and accurate representation of you. Nothing else should be encaging that. I challenge everyone to define you. Define your style which will change on a seasonal (or daily!) basis, but likely will always contain a core value, whether that be classic, edgy, organic, or a million other qualities. Define your preferences – this can be in music, fashion, religions, color palettes, language and an endless array of inclinations. Define your standards – primarily in relationships, but also in behavior, work ethic, and your own personality traits. Finally, define your goals! It is incredible what written objectives with a timeline and a checklist can do for your success. It may all seem help-book-happy, but help-books have their name for a reason! We all have something we dedicate our time to. Whether it’s the major you intend to spend four (or more!) years on, or have already spent the last half a decade committing yourself to. Maybe you focus on finding music, blogs, or fashion designers you love. We have high expectations to accumulate these constantly evolving collections that we are passionate about and provide perfect representation of us. But how many of us dedicate time to creating criteria for ourselves. It is easy to be unconsciously oppressed into conformity, and the best defense is having predetermined standards and expectations. When you find yourself drifting from your own definition, via criticism or unfitting trends, you can hold onto your own defining characteristics. Stand for something and let the world know you as you are, not as anyone thinks you should be. You were born an original. Don’t die a copy. - John Mason
I have a confession to make: I’m a prep-school baby who went to the same tiny, private institution for over 60% of my life. There, students were required to dress in a school-imposed uniform for 8 years, then switched to a socially-enforced dress code come high school. We may have ditched our plaid skirts and banded shirts, but in terms of personal style, well, we were just as uniform as ever. When I first left for college (no, not this one!) I was somewhat shocked to be exposed to styles, trends, and clothing that I’d never seen before. This wasn’t how normal people dress! The ultimate example of this unanticipated fashion exposure was my Californiagirl roommate. My freshman year, I roomed with a girl who was legitimately cuckoo bananas --she, for instance, claimed that she was responsible for starting the neon nail polish trend, not Rihanna-but who also had a very definite, well-developed sense of personal style. Two-tone vintage cowboy boots, oversized school sweatshirt, a knit tribal cross-body bag, and hot pink leggings with winding, geometric maze print was one of her signature I’m-just-going-to-class outfits. ...Homegirl thought that she was the universe’s gift to style. She was, as she put it, “the all-around glam girl.” But you know what? I gotta give her credit for that. Breaking free and actually wearing what you’re into (no matter how ridiculous other people may think you look) is something I can totally respect. Would I wear hot pink leggings to class? Never. But I am often noticeably more dressed up for my 11am lecture than my sweatpant-clad peers, and my perpetual desire to be stylish may elicit a similar “WTF” response from them. And that’s fine. We can (and should!) all just do our things.
I’m a quote girl, and over the course of our interactions this will become very clear! You should also know, my style conglomerates rock and classic. I prefer personification, how I highlight my hair purple, and the risks that provide a state of uncertainty, vulnerability, and the opportunity to defy conformity. I expect ambition, open minds, authenticity, capability, and intensity. My goals are to keep my pet plant Dave alive, work towards a career that lets me travel and submerse myself in fashion, and live in such a way that when I think back, I will know I was exactly where I wanted to be. What is your definition?
The March issue is all about being bold, confident, and fearless. It’s about being sexy and strong, yet dainty and beautifully soft. It’s about owning who you are and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Whatever your personal style, FABmag supports it. We’re into the things that make you who you are. Whether that means that the look you’re rocking is Ke$ha inspired with beat up boots, glitter eye makeup and feathers in your hair, classic prep in Lilly Pulitzer, or sporty-chic in yoga tights and a neon zip-up, we can dig it. Wear what you love, love what you wear. That’s what we’re all about.
Rah Riley Editor in Chief
Liza Mazyck Editor in Chief
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